Game Designer & Programmer Warren Davis joins the show today to chat about his upcoming book Creating Q*Bert & Other Classic Video Arcade Games . Davis has been closely involved with the development of many video games including NBA Jam, Terminator 2, and Joust 2. He was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of Fame in 2018. Near the end of the program Tim shares about his daughter Victoria Joy's spinal fusion surgery last week including a request for prayer for her ongoing hea...
Dec 07, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 139
Keith Getty takes time out a very busy schedule to check in regarding the upcoming "Sing! An Irish Christmas" concert at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC (Friday 12/17/21). Keith & his wife Kristyn are known for songs such as "In Christ Alone," "Across The Lands," "Every Promise," "Speak Oh Lord" and many more. Connect at www.gettymusic.com . Getty shares on a range of topics including the importance and power of music and worship (including in the home), God's work through Keith &a...
Nov 30, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 138
A fine broadcast today, with Kelsey Murphy --winner of Season 11 of MasterChef--taking time to share about her experience on the show (including a favorite cooking tip she learned). Local author Joe Henwood also joins the show regarding a new book he put together entitled Remembering A Great American Hero: MARIAN ANDERSON, The Lady From Philadelphia . Her story is truly incredible on many fronts and worth a read (and podcast listen :)). Featured clips: Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts & Lane Johns...
Nov 22, 2021•48 min•Season 2021Ep. 137
Multi-Grammy Award winning, platinum-selling hip-hop artist Lecrae joins the show to chat about his new six-part "Protect The Bag" edutainment series on his YouTube channel ( www.youtube.com/lecraeofficial ). Lecrae is a record label owner, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist and entrepreneur. "I am on a mission to spread the word on financial education. Growing up, I wasn't educated about money or budgeting and had to learn a lot about it the hard way. I want to make sure others w...
Nov 16, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 135
Today on the Tim DeMoss show, J. Jackson , lead singer from the Christian parody band ApologetiX hops on the program to tell us more about his new music and the inspiration behind it. Later on, Kathy Barnette joins us to discuss her run for U.S. Senate representing Pennsylvania. Kathy shares more with us about her story growing up in poverty, to getting involved in politics. She also shares what inspired her to run for senate, and what issues Americans and Pennsylvanians face that she believes a...
Nov 09, 2021•43 min
Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we feature quite a few clips from different pastors we've had on the program, including pastors Allen Jackson (Allen Jackson Ministries), Greg Laurie (Harvest Christian Fellowship), Herb Lusk (Greater Exodus Baptist Church), and Alistair Begg (Truth For Life). Also included are clips from Jim Daly , President of Focus on the Family and Christian singer Jordan Feliz . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 08, 2021•50 min
Al Robertson , otherwise known as the pastor--or the (usually) "non-bearded" Robertson from the highly-successful Duck Dynasty show--joins the program today. Al talks about Duck Dynasty, family life, his work as a pastor, his "Unashamed" podcast (with Phil & Jase Robertson) and his relationship with his wife of over 36 years, Lisa. Al & Lisa will be at the Ocean City Tabernacle this Saturday August 28 for a marriage seminar, with Al also speaking at the 830am/1030am services Sunday Augus...
Aug 26, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 98
A jam-packed show today! We start with WFIL Production Director Doug Schaub checking in by phone to test and confirm the brand new phone system is working in & through the brand new WFIL sound board--and indeed it is! This is good news, as we have three guests lined up during the show that we need that connection to be working for :). Dave Spadaro , Eagles Insider for many years, bats leadoff to give his take on various & sundry Birds-related storylines including their joint practices wi...
Aug 18, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 94
Quite the "Famous Friday Show" today, with John Brazer (Director of Fun & Games for the Philadelphia Phillies) calling in to give a heads-up about the happenings at the ballpark this weekend. In addition to it being a big series versus the New York Mets, the Phillies are honoring longtime president & CEO David Montgomery (Friday), Manny Trillo (key member of the 1980 World Series championship team) with his Phillies Wall of Fame induction on Saturday, and "Number Retirement Day" for Roy ...
Aug 06, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 89
Today on the Tim DeMoss show, we're joined by Pastor Joe Focht and his son Josh Focht from Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia. Pastor Focht is on the air on WFIL weekdays at 730am & Sundays at 8am with the program Straight From the Heart (WFIL's July Ministry of the Month). Pastor Focht shares how he came to the Lord, a bit of Calvary Chapel of Philadelphia history, and how the church has navigated the past 18 months. Josh produces the "Straight From The Heart" program and talks about what that ...
Jul 26, 2021•45 min•Season 2021Ep. 85
On this edition of the Tim DeMoss Show, we bring Michael Wilson , from the Safe Money Radio program on AM990 The Answer, every Saturday at 9am. For many years, Michael Wilson has been helping people from all walks of life plan for and protect their retirement 'nest egg' and finances from the unexpected, since he retired from managing his engineering company in 2014. He shares more with us about financial planning strategies that are necessary to retirement – while also giving advice on ways to s...
Jul 20, 2021•43 min
On the Famous Friday Show, U.S. Senator Bob Casey Jr checks in to discuss upcoming improvements to Philadelphia International Airport, the influence of his father (former governor of Pennsylvania Bob Casey Sr), and thoughts on the work of a public official. We're also joined by David Akers , Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame kicker & 6x Pro Bowler. Akers will be at the Ocean City Tabernacle this Sunday (830am & 1030am) to share a message of encouragement to not fear but to trust in the Lo...
Jul 16, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 80
A neat show today, starting with Gunnar Nelson of the rock band Nelson . Gunnar & his twin Matthew broke on the scene in 1990 with their "After The Rain" album (which came out during my DJ days at "The All-New, All-Hit B-103" in State College, PA). Their first single "(Can't Live Without Your) Love & Affection" went to #1. Other singles included the title track, "More Than Ever" and "Only Time Will Tell." Nelson is at the Sellersville Theatre this Friday 7/16 (6pm & 9pm) for "Ricky N...
Jul 14, 2021•49 min•Season 2021Ep. 79
Award-winning host of FOX NFL Sunday Curt Menafee checks in hours before tonight's episode of "America's Top Dog" (8pm on A&E) which he hosts with actor/comedian David Koechner. The show features dogs of all shapes & sizes as they navigate a massive canine obstacle course with their handlers in a quest to win $10,000 + $5000 for the animal charity of choice (and later compete for a $25,000 grand prize). Menafee also shares about anothe program he hosts: "An Animal Saved My Life," which m...
Jul 06, 2021•53 min•Season 2021Ep. 78
Stephen Davis , perhaps the best-known rock biographer in America, checks in regarding his book Please Please Tell Me Now--The Duran Duran Story , which releases today. Davis who has written biographies of Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Carly Simon and many others, was raised in Philadelphia and shares how he came to write the book & the process involved. Davis also drops a very interesting tidbit about the band with regard to the American component of the Live Aid Concert in 1985. In keeping ...
Jun 29, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 77
Rob Barnett , former CBS Radio President, joins the show today regarding his new book Next Job, Best Job: A Headhunter's 11 Strategies to Get Hired Now . Barnett, whose resume also includes senior management at MTV, VH1 & Audible/Amazon, gives insight into several of the strategies featured in the book. Singer/songwriter Aaron Shust also takes time to chat in advance of his appearance at the Ocean City Tabernacle this Sunday (7pm). Shust, who in 2007 won "New Artist of the Year," "Songwriter...
Jun 25, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 76
Patrick Linnell , author of the new book Grace Bomb--The Surprising Impact of Loving Your Neighbors jumps on the show today. The book shows how to go beyond cultural expectations of kindness, deepen one's sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and overcome barriers such as fear and busyness and actually have fun exercising faith beyond Sundays. Linnell wrote Grace Bomb to be a gateway to personal and corporate revival, inspiring readers to put into practice Jesus' command to love our neighbors. He spen...
Jun 24, 2021•47 min•Season 2021Ep. 75
Dave Peterson , owner/operator of show sponsor Bryner Chevrolet takes Tim's call and gives an update on the automotive world, including the chip shortage & its effect on new & previously enjoyed vehicle inventory. More info is available at www.brynerchevy.com. Jay DeMarcus , bass player for Rascal Flatts ("Bless The Broken Road" and "My Wish" among their 14 #1 hits) checks in as well to share about his Red Street Records label ( www.redstreetrecords.net ) whose roster features several ar...
Jun 22, 2021•22 min•Season 2021Ep. 74
Today's podcast features a conversation with best-selling author Shaunti Feldhahn as she gears up for her appearance at the Ocean City Tabernacle this coming Sunday June 27 at the 830am & 1030am services (info at www.octabernacle.org ). Feldhahn's books have sold over 3 million copies and are available in 25 languages. They include For Women Only , For Men Only , The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Marriages , and The Kindness Challenge . Feldhahn received her graduate degree at Harvard U...
Jun 21, 2021•29 min•Season 2021Ep. 73
On our "Famous Friday Show," we’re joined by Monica Clark , Philadelphia Phillies Youth Baseball and Softball Development Representative. Clark works closely with the Softball Carpenter Cup (which started in 2004 and features some of the Tri-State Area's finest women's softball athletes). The tournament, whose older baseball brother The Carpenter Cup made its debut in June of 1986, is coming down the home stretch with games next Monday and Tuesday and the championship to be held next Wednesday a...
Jun 18, 2021•38 min•Season 2021Ep. 72
Jeremy Samek , Sr Counsel with Independence Law Center, joins the program to give details & insight into the Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling in the Fulton v Philadelphia case involving Catholic Social Services. The City of Philadelphia had shut down CSS due to its policy of placing children in two parent (one man, one woman) homes. Samek, who filed an amicus brief in the case on behalf of 15 state senators, shares the backstory to the City of Philadelphia's initial decision right through this new...
Jun 17, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 71
Dr. Tony Hart , as heard on the "Grand Old Gospel Hour" radio program on WFIL (Sundays at 730pm & 10pm), takes time to share about the broadcast ministry, Grand Old Gospel Fellowship's work around the world and about the upcoming "5K Run, Walk or Crawl" this Saturday June 19 at Stanbridge Street Park (East Norriton, PA). Hart, Sr. Pastor of Montco Bible Fellowship in Lansdale, PA since 1992, also discusses his new book Table Talk with Jesus: An Exploration of John's Account of the Last Suppe...
Jun 14, 2021•46 min•Season 2021Ep. 70
Ted Winsley , pastor of The Family Church in Voorhees, NJ and longtime chaplain for the Philadelphia Eagles joins the show today. Winsley will be at the Ocean City Tabernacle this Sunday for their 830am & 1030am services. He'll be sharing in part from his new book View From The End Zone--Four Tests You Must Pass To Win In Life . More information is available at www.octabernacle.org . Winsley shares his testimony, his work with The Family Church ( www.thefamilychurchnj.com )--a non-denominati...
Jun 11, 2021•42 min•Season 2021Ep. 69
Bob Butts , Chief Operating Officer for Truth For Life ( www.truthforlife.org )--including the radio ministry of "Truth For Life with Alistair Begg" (which airs immediately following the Tim DeMoss Show each weekday) spends the show with us. Butts, who studied broadcasting at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, was (and still is) a member of Parkside Church where Alistair Begg is senior pastor. Butts was instrumental in Pastor Begg's radio ministry getting started, though he'd be the first to tell...
Jun 10, 2021•37 min•Season 2021Ep. 68
Jennifer Rubenstein , host of the new podcast PEOPLE Every Day joins the show today. She has appeared regularly on broadcast entertainment and morning shows and has interviewed the likes of Mariah Carey, Jon Bon Jovi, and John Legend. Podcast listeners will get the behind-the-scenes inside scoop on celebrity and entertainment news, human-interest stories, style and beauty, and more. Actor and comedian Michael Higgins also checks in to talk about the upcoming fourth season of GSN's "America Says"...
Jun 07, 2021•28 min•Season 2021Ep. 67
Author and apologist Josh McDowell joins us today on the Tim DeMoss Show! McDowell will appear this weekend at the Ocean City Tabernacle in Ocean City, NJ. He gives a sneak peek into Saturday's "Discover The Evidence" presentation as well as what he'll talk about during the 830am & 1030am Sunday services. More information is available at www.octabernacle.org . McDowell also shares his testimony, thoughts on the importance of truth in the context of relationships, and much more. During the pa...
Jun 03, 2021•36 min•Season 2021Ep. 66
TJ Farrell, Philadelphia Phillies Community Events Representative, checks in regarding the 9th Annual "Phantastic Auction" going on through this Friday June 4. A virtual pitching session with star pitcher Aaron Nola, a virtual hitting lesson with Bryce Harper, watching Game 5 of the 2008 World Series with Brad Lidge (who closed out that series), and throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at the ballpark before a Phillies game are among the nearly four dozen opportunities & experiences availab...
Jun 02, 2021•44 min•Season 2021Ep. 65
Our guest today is Adam Holz, director of PluggedIn.com. The site, in conjunction with Focus on the Family, offers reviews of movies, TV shows, video games & other media. The goal is to provide a guide to parents and individuals regarding the content of the aforementioned media forms, including the various elements potentially present (thematic, spiritual, positive/negative, language, sexual, and more). Holz gives us the scoop on new movies as well as ones that will open this summer--includi...
Jun 01, 2021•41 min•Season 2021Ep. 64
Today we welcome aboard two special guests, starting with Cam Anthony , Season 20 winner of "The Voice" earlier this week. The Philadelphia native shares about his journey on the program as well as his background singing in his grandfather's church growing up. We're also joined by radio host & NY Times bestselling author Eric Metaxas to discuss his new book Fish Out of Water . Metaxas, whose works include Martin Luther, If You Can Keep It, Bonhoeffer, Miracles, Seven Women, Seven Men, and Am...
May 28, 2021•43 min•Season 2021Ep. 63
Greg Laurie from "A New Beginning" (heard weekdays at 10am & 7pm on WFIL) calls in to discuss his brand new book, Billy Graham: The Man I Knew (Salem's Book of the Month for May) . Laurie, who lived in Summit, NJ for a number of years as a youth, talks about what inspired him to write the book, his hopes for those who read it, and some neat tidbits as well. Laurie, longtime Senior Pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, CA (and other locations), who himself has spoken to million...
May 27, 2021•32 min•Season 2021Ep. 62